mehak-anwar

Mehak Anwar


Mehak Anwar is a reporter whose work focuses on LGBTQ rights, intersectional feminism, and race. Her byline has appeared in Bustle and the Huffington Post.

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Muslim-owned restaurant offers elderly and homeless free meals on Christmas Day

They want to ensure 'no one eats alone.'

On Dec 6, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory finally concedes in election

His concession comes almost a full month after the election.

On Dec 5, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Mike Pence’s camp now claims he has never supported conversion therapy

Many, many documents prove otherwise.

On Dec 2, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Texas governor threatens to defund ‘sanctuary campuses’ that protect immigrants

'I will cut funding for any state campus if it establishes sanctuary status.'

On Dec 2, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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New site vows to hold the Trump administration accountable for anti-LGBTQ rhetoric

The new GLAAD project will also track comments made against women and minorities.

On Dec 2, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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President Obama urges Trump to stay vigilant in fight against HIV

He issued his final World AIDS Day statement today.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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All of Trump’s cabinet picks so far are anti-LGBTQ rights

And that doesn't even include his key advisors.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Mike Pence’s new D.C. neighbors are decorating their homes with rainbow flags

'I have no idea what he will think about [it], but I hope he will change his mind.'

On Dec 1, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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About a third of Planned Parenthood donations since the election have been made in Mike Pence’s name

More than 260,000 donations have been made to the organization since Trump was elected.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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5 ways to raise awareness on World AIDS Day

Over 36 million people worldwide are living with HIV or AIDS.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Contentious North Carolina governor’s race will come down to 94,000-vote recount

Gov. Pat McCrory, famous for his anti-trans house bill, is not giving up just yet.

On Nov 30, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Here are the states with the most homophobic, transphobic, and racist tweets

Many of the worst offenders were states where Donald Trump won.

On Nov 30, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Trump’s pick in charge of Planned Parenthood funding thinks all women can afford birth control

'Bring me one woman who has been left behind.'

On Nov 29, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Nearly 30 percent of Europeans think rape is sometimes acceptable

Americans, sadly, are no better.

On Nov 29, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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‘Westworld’ star Evan Rachel Wood shares powerful letter about being sexually assaulted

She doesn't think 'people can stay silent any longer.'

On Nov 29, 2016 by Mehak Anwar